Garett Reppenhagen: Chris Kyle’s war was not my war
I almost never embed videos here, but I thought this one was pretty interesting. Its an interview with Garett Reppenhagen, who has told the American Sniper story from a different perspective than Chris...
View ArticleBill to address veterans’ suicide heads to White House
This is FANTASTIC news! Read the Article: Bill to address veterans’ suicide heads to White House A bill aimed at reducing a suicide epidemic among military veterans is on its way to the president for...
View ArticleNew Rules On Narcotic Painkillers Cause Grief For Veterans And VA
Hopefully, the VA can figure this out and the new narcotic rules won’t be a long-term challenge. Here’s the Article: New rules on narcotic painkillers cause grief for veterans and VA New federal rules...
View ArticlePlease Don’t Thank Me for My Service
This is an important article, whether you agree with the sentiments or not. Truly, it doesn’t matter if you disagree or not – today’s vets feel this way; so it matters. The most important action you...
View ArticleIsakson vows to ease 40-mile limit on VA ‘Choice Card’
This would be great news for so many veterans who are finding the Choice Card isn’t really a choice. I have been reading a lot about the options for alternative pain therapies, like yoga, accupuncture,...
View ArticleAll Public Colleges Will Soon Offer Veterans In-State Tuition
For those Veterans who still have their Montgomery GI Bill or Post-911 GI Bill, this is fantastic news. Here’s the Article: All public colleges will soon offer veterans in-state tuition Thanks to a new...
View ArticleThe Under-Served Veterans of the American Territories
When I was a young sailor finishing up my A School, I thought Guam or Reykjavik Iceland were the two duty stations I really wanted to be stationed. See, I joined the Navy to see the world, and while I...
View ArticleICYMI: IAVA Member Meets with President and VA Sec. at Phoenix VA Hospital
Thank you, Cara, for attending the meeting and representing the women veterans in this country. Its really great to know that after attending, you feel the President and VA Secretary are on the right...
View ArticleVA Eliminates Net Worth as Health Care Eligibility Factor
This is great news for veterans! As a veteran who has had both civilian care and VA care, there is a world of difference in the understanding of my needs and willingness to listen between the private...
View ArticleCenter for Women Veterans Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Happy Birthday to the Center of Women Veterans! Thank you to all the staff and advocates associated with the Center for having the best interests of Women Veterans at the center of what you do every...
View ArticleOldest woman veteran dies at 108
Rest in peace, Lucy; and thank you for paving the way for me. Coffey enlisted in 1943, around the time of her 37th birthday. She had tried to enlist several times before, but was rejected for being too...
View ArticleThank you, Jon Stewart!
Its always great when someone on tv can make a difference to a great big segment of the population by bringing an issue to the public’s eye. Here’s the Article: Jon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Segment Leads...
View ArticleIf You Have My Claim, Why Do You Now Need An Intent To File Form?
I am so happy to hear this: Five national veteran’s organizations have filed suit against the Veterans Affairs Department over its move ending informal claims applications and requiring veterans to...
View ArticleHave women become forgotten veterans of military service?
A bi-partisan bill has been introduced that would establish standards for caring for women at VA facilities, ensure availability of and to full-time OB/GYNs at EVERY VA medical center; as well as...
View ArticleThere Are Physiological Benefits to Being a Good Person!
If you are wondering what the point of being a good person with no expectations that the goodness will come back to you is, then you should you should watch this. This TED talk was published a little...
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